Description
These Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are a festive no-bake dessert combining crispy cereal with melted chocolates and golden syrup, topped with white chocolate and colorful candy decorations to resemble traditional Christmas puddings. Perfect for holiday parties and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings and Decoration
- 1/3 cup white chocolate (for topping)
- Red and green mini M&M’s or chopped red and green candied cherries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Chocolates: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the golden syrup, milk chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt thoroughly to enhance the flavor, then remove the saucepan from heat.
- Combine with Cereal: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring each piece is completely coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Shape the Puddings: Allow the mixture to cool slightly so it’s easier to handle. Using clean hands or a scoop, form the mixture into small, round pudding-shaped balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Refrigerate the shaped puddings for about 20 minutes or until firm to hold their shape.
- Decorate: Melt the white chocolate separately and spoon a small amount over each pudding to simulate custard topping. Decorate with red and green mini M&M’s or chopped candied cherries to mimic holly berries and leaves.
- Set: Return the decorated puddings to the refrigerator until the white chocolate sets and the decorations are firm.
Notes
- For a more traditional Rice Krispie treat texture, you can substitute golden syrup with marshmallows.
- Store these Christmas puddings in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- Ensure the mixture isn’t too hot before shaping to avoid burns and to maintain the shape better.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking when chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
